Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Beaufort, South Carolina |
| Online | tcl.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
The Technical College of the Lowcountry operates its main campus in Beaufort, South Carolina, located approximately 40 miles north of Savannah, Georgia, in the heart of the coastal Lowcountry region. The public two-year college maintains three campuses: the primary Beaufort campus, the New River Campus in Bluffton, and the Hampton Campus, serving students across four counties in South Carolina's southern region. Originally established in 1868 as the Mather School to educate the daughters of freed slaves, the institution transformed into a technical college in 1972 and adopted its current name in 1988. TCL offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates with notable programs in health sciences, business technology, and industrial technologies, while maintaining an open admissions policy to serve the local community. The college primarily serves commuter students and does not provide on-campus housing.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $364 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $23,382 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $4,928 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,474 |
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $364 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $23,382 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,928 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 25% |
| Engineering Technology | 23% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 15% |
| Business | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217712 IPEDS survey data for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Current students may use the Technical College of the Lowcountry GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025